Archives for October 2008

‘Ginn had a breakout game Sunday with seven catches for a career-high 175 yards, and the Dolphins overcame a nine-point third-quarter deficit to beat AFC East leader Buffalo 25-16.’

‘The Bills and Jauron have agreed on what is believed to be a three-year contract extension that will tie the head coach to Buffalo through 2011. Jauron was in the last year of his contract, which is how questions about his future first arose.’

‘Solid special teams have helped the Bills to a 5-1 start. The Bills hope special teams can set a winning tone again today when they face the Miami Dolphins.’

‘Bills, 20-13.’

‘Parcells has now run the show for all three of the Bills’ current rivals in the AFC East. Buffalo is the only town in the division that hasn’t been ennobled by the presence of football’s bombastic genius. It’s Hannibal Lecter, coming back for one more taste.’

‘The Miami version of the single wing is nowhere near as sophisticated as Caldwell’s strategy nor could it be considering the speed and quickness of today’s NFL defenders. The way to stop the Dolphins’ Wildcat is disciplined defense. Considering all the new veterans Buffalo added to its defense this season, discipline should be probable today.’

‘I’m not saying this season is going to turn out the way ’88 did. Nor am I crazy enough to predict that any of these Bills is going to wind up in Canton.’

‘"I take it just as seriously as I have the last six games. I know a lot of the fans make this to be a rivalry game, but I don’t think I have been surrounded by this rivalry long enough to really appreciate it, so I might be a little naïve to this setting and environment.”’

‘The Bills have always enjoyed success at Dolphin Stadium. They have won three of the last four games down there and are 13-10 (counting playoffs) all-time in this stadium since it opened in 1987.’

‘Buffalo 27, Miami 20.’

‘The Bills are a disciplined team. All three phases of their team – offense, defense and special teams – complement one another. That means the Dolphins will have to be sharp in all three phases, which hasn’t happened yet this season.’

More recognition for Miami Dolphins’ Patrick Cobbs (Miami Herald)

Technology finally benefits the defense (Miami Herald)

Breaking down the game: Miami Dolphins vs. Buffalo Bills (Miami Herald)

Bills’ start best since 1995 (South Florida Sun Sentinel)

Who has the edge? (South Florida Sun Sentinel)

Unheralded Patrick Cobbs pulling down lots of big-play passes for Dolphins (Palm Beach Post)

Lee relishes time with Dolphins (Pensacola News Journal)

‘"I think I’ve worked hard to be where I’m at," Hamdan said. "So I’m thankful for a lot of things I have in my life, not only being an NFL quarterback, but my family, my friends, my health, a roof over my head. I’m blessed to be in the position I am."’

‘The Dolphins secondary has been very susceptible to the big play. Miami has allowed 23 completions of 20 or more yards and six completions of 40-plus yards. Both figures are the second-highest totals in the NFL.’

‘"It’s almost like backyard football," said Bills safety Donte Whitner.’